Corsair SP2500 2.1 Speaker System

Intro

Corsair entered the speaker markets with two models - SP2200 and SP2500. We already
reviewed the SP2200 model, and while it was a good competitor at the popular $100 price
range, we found ourselves wanting a bit more. Now Corsair was kind enough to also send
us the current top model SP2500's. This set is priced at around $250 and clearly aimed
at people who are more demanding on their speakers and also want to listen to high
quality sounds on their computers.

Package & Specs

General:

Warranty : Two years

Frequency Response : 35Hz – 20kHz +/- 3dB

232 Watts total power (measured via FTC “RMS” method)

Three inputs

Wired desktop controller with 1,8" TFT screen

Subwoofer:

8" 120 W (RMS) driver

Dimensions: 18.1 x 10.2 x 11.7 inches (46 x 25.8 x 29.7 cm)

Fourth order bandpass enclosure

Satellites:

3" Midrange, 1" silk diaphragm tweeters

Bi-amplified, 40 W RMS for midrange and 16 W RMS for tweeter

Dimensions: 4.25 x 4.7 x 6.25 inches (10.8 x 12 x 15.9 cm)

Straight from the size of the box it's easy to tell the SP2500 sits in a whole
another league than the SP2200 we saw earlier. Weight is usually a good sign when
talking about speakers, and at 17 kg the set really isn't featherweight. Inside the box
everything is very well padded to prevent shipping damage.

Looking at the specifications, also the SP2500 is a 2.1 set with two satellite
speakers, but this time both satellites pack two drivers. The combined frequency
response of the satellites and the 8" subwoofer is 35 Hz - 20 kHz and the amplifier
power 232 watts. The feature list includes a separate controller with a 1,8" color
screen, three inputs, headphone output and various DSP and EQ settings.

Bundle

The bundle contains the usual set of manual and warranty information, but there's
also a remote controller and plenty of cables available. For the satellite speakers
there are color-coded cables, power cord and 3,5 mm - 3,5 mm and 2*RCA - 2*RCA cables
for input. There are also a couple of plastic parts designed to rise or lower the
satellite speakers according to the installation.